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Every year, thousands of visitors flock to Louisiana to participate in the extravagance known as Mardi Gras . Blaring Zydeco, flying beads, and outrageous outfits are just a few images brought to mind. But, few know of the rich customs and colorful traditions that make up Carnival Season beyond the…

My fiancée and I both love history and learning about the local culture, so we made it our mission to see some of the local museums . The first place we experienced was the Brimstone Museum Complex . Which held things like: timelines showing the progression of the town of Sulphur, a statue of “The…

I am sure you’ve heard “Louisiana has a flavor all its own.” And has cliché as that sounds, it is 100% true for Southwest Louisiana. Our cultural identity is filled with tastes and sounds of Zydeco and Cajun foods and music . It is also deeply rooted in traditions stemming from Native American…

Summer is not the only season for vacations! In fact, the kids back in school usually means more work for us adults too! Don't you think it's about time for a weekend getaway? Time to explore a new city, experience an outdoor adventure, and taste new flavors?! In our latest video, we give you 5…

***Updated on June 12, 2017*** It’s Sunday and there’s still plenty to do in Southwest Louisiana! Here are some of my favorite Sunday Funday activities: BRUNCH ! Sitting outside and listening to the Street Side Jazz Band on the patio at Luna Bar & Grill always offers a pleasant experience on Sunday…

Growing up, my father’s photography studio was located in downtown Lake Charles in a historic building from the early 1900s. I spent many summers there helping in the office, answering phone calls and assisting in photo shoots. My brother and I would even play hide and seek when we were kids. Those…

M emorial Day in Lake Charles offers several ways to pay honor to those who have fought for our freedoms. One way is to visit the Avenue of Flags at the Graceland/Orange Grove Cemetery . Casket Flags line the drive through the cemetery in honor of fallen men and women. These flags were donated just…

*Adapted from www.movoto.com and Mitchel Broussard Lake Charles mixes small town charm, exciting nightlife and outdoor adventure into a combination that will have you packing before you finish reading this list. 1. This Town Doesn't Stay Down www.monsoursphotography.net Lake Charles…

It’s not hard to find beauty in Lake Charles, particularly if you are interested in history or architecture. Just take a stroll through the Garden District, down Kirby or Pujo to see classic examples of Southern architecture, such as The Arthur L. Gayle House, with its symmetrical windows and…